Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 3-2, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros routed the Boston Red Sox 8-1 at Daikin Park.
Just 5 games into the season. The indicators are generally positive. Took last night by 7. That matters. Tempering that, weak contact this week. A 0.310 xwOBA and 24.0% hard-hit rate.
Astros Game on March 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Hunter Brown (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Brayan Bello (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, NESN |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 66°F, Wind 8 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros routed the Boston Red Sox 8-1 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brice Matthews went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Jose Altuve went 4-4 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rangers
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3 | 1 | .750 | W3 | |
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Astros
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3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 | W3 |
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Mariners
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3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 | W2 |
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Angels
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2 | 3 | .400 | 1.5 | L3 |
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Athletics
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0 | 4 | .000 | 3.0 | L4 |
Houston Astros are 3-2 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .412 | 1.389 | 3 | |
| 2 | .333 | 1.222 | 4 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.167 | 2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Astros News
The Astros' bullpen continues to be a red flag early in the season, as Josh Hader's absence looms large and Bryan Abreu’s dip in velocity raises alarms about his effectiveness. Despite this, the team managed to edge past the Angels 9-7, with Joey Loperfido showing promise as a crucial lefty bat that could finally address a longstanding weakness. Tonight, the Astros (2-2) host the Boston Red Sox, where Lance McCullers Jr. is set to make his highly anticipated season debut after a stellar outing last season with 7 innings and 9 strikeouts. With a shaky pitching staff and their star reliever struggling, the Astros need McCullers to deliver a masterpiece again to stabilize the squad. The season is still young, but fans are feeling the pressure as each game counts.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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